Kopf einer Frau mit Hut sowie eine - bei Drehung des Papiers um 180 Grad gezeichnete - schematische Fratze 1917

Max Beckmann's "Kopf einer Frau mit Hut sowie eine - bei Drehung des Papiers um 180 Grad gezeichnete - schematische Fratze" is a pencil drawing from 1917, currently located in the Städel Museum. The artwork features two figures, a woman's head with a hat on the left and a grotesque, schematic face on the right. The right figure, which appears as a grotesque face when viewed upside down, exemplifies Beckmann's signature style, characterized by simplified forms and distorted features. This piece highlights his exploration of human expression and the power of visual perception, showcasing his ability to evoke emotion through the manipulation of form and line.